Country in Africa

Ghana Map

Interactive map of Ghana with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 76°F now🕔 4:59 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, July, August and December👥 34 million

Summary

Ghana is a country in Africa. Ghana is a country in Africa with its capital at Accra. It has a population of about 34 million. The capital is Accra.

Right now it is 76°F (24°C) in Ghana with overcast. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 75°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Ghana is January, February, March, July, August and December. The climate is temperate. May, June and October tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 73°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 85°F is 4°F above the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ghana today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Ghana

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Coordinates: 5°36′13.3″N 0°11′13.2″W (5.6037, -0.187)

Quick facts about Ghana

TypeCountry
ContinentAfrica
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates5°36′13.3″N 0°11′13.2″W (5.6037, -0.187)
CapitalAccra
Population34.000.000
Area92.098 sq mi
ISO codeGH
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3GHA
CurrencyGhanaian cedi (GHS)
LanguagesEnglish
Calling code+233
Time zoneAfrica/Accra
Local time4:59 PM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, July, August and December
ClimateTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ghana?

Ghana is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 5.6037, -0.187. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Ghana right now?

It is currently 76°F (24°C) with overcast. Humidity is 91% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Ghana?

January, February, March, July, August and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Ghana, which has a temperate climate. May, June and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Ghana in?

Ghana observes Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00). The local time is 4:59 PM.

How many people live in Ghana?

Ghana has a population of approximately 34 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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